This was the first quilt that I pieced - it was a crib quilt for my first granddaughter who was born in 1977. The quilting was also done in Arkansas. It is amazing how the fabrics have changed since this was made. 
Then I was inspired to make this quilt, which also took a trip to Arkansas. Back then, there was no rotary cutter and mat so you made a template out of cardboard or plastic and drew around it on the fabric (I used a pen such as a sharpie) then cut it out with scissors. Another material used to make templates was sandpaper. It gripped the fabric nicely. How things have changed! (Click to enlarge)
